I am a polyglot with a fascination for languages, which I began nurturing on Duolingo, where I maintain a 4,400-day streak. I believe good reading is good breeding. Reviewing books was my hobby until life got busy recently, and for a few years I was India’s most followed book reviewer. I’d be happy to share book recommendations!

I have a background in neuroscience and, post my MBA from San Francisco, worked in Phoenix, AZ for a while. I am now based in India, where I work as a Product Manager.

I play the Olympic sport of 10m Air Rifle as a semi-professional and may be away for tournaments frequently (one of the perks of being able to work remotely as a PM). That said, I will respond to your Couchsurfing request in any case.

When I used to review books, I focused on independent writers who did not have the backing of large publishers to bring their work to the masses. If my efforts can help even a single work reach the mainstream, it could inspire dozens of potential writers to pick up their pens and tell their stories.

I have been part of Google’s Local Guides program for two consecutive years and was featured in their advertisement in 2019.

In 2023, I had the opportunity to represent India at BRICS 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa, for a Clean Energy project.

I believe that in every living moment, we should strive to achieve something for ourselves or for society.

I’m a big fan of traveling and making connections. In my pursuit of visiting all 193 countries of the world, I have already visited 43/193, meeting people from diverse cultures, ideologies, and ways of life along the way. I have a rich collection of stories from around the world that I’d love to share with you. :)

I have elephant-long ears and would love to hear yours too!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet like-minded people that are present all around the world and discover the amazing cities with locals and to do the same when people arrive in my city. To make them feel welcomed and have an inside perspective.

Interests

• books
• traveling
• soccer
• languages
• driving
• political philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

The Book Thief, The Zahir

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving

Rescued an owl stuck on an electrical pole in India.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my knowledge and travel experiences. You are always welcome to have my Indian food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Croatia, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States